The Growing Threat of Xylazine In The Fentanyl Frenzy.

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  • Author(s): Vilakazi, Lindiwe
  • Source:
    Washington Informer. 4/27/2023, Vol. 58 Issue 28, p21-21. 2/3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CENTRAL nervous system depressants; FENTANYL; XYLAZINE
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the emergence of the animal tranquilizer xylazine in the opioid crisis, exacerbating its deadly impact. Topics include the dangers of xylazine, its prevalence in fentanyl mixtures, and the challenges faced in addressing the crisis including the need for infrastructure and resources.